How to Control Indoor Moths! [DIY Pest Control]

https://bit.ly/indoor-moths Click the link to learn more about pantry moths & clothes moths control and shop the professional-grade products featured in this video! Shop for the Novacide here! https://bit.ly/4t54iXK Shop for the Pantry Moth Traps here! https://bit.ly/4rOjAz1 Shop for the Clothes Moth Traps here! https://bit.ly/3NWiWSk --- Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:41 IDENTIFICATION 1:28 INSPECTION 2:05 TREATMENT 4:08 PREVENTION --- A single moth flying indoors doesn’t seem like much, but large populations and frequent activity indicate infested goods somewhere in your home. Many species of moths can establish themselves indoors, each with their own habitats and behaviours. Generally, indoor moths are likely to infest the pantry or the closet. Moths are easier to identify if you can observe them as adults. Among pantry moths, the indian meal moth is a common and frequent pest. The adults grow to be 1/2 an inch in length with a wingspan of up to 3/4 of an inch. Their outer wings go from light brown to dark brown with a black band in the middle. Among clothes moths, you’re likely to be infested with casemaking clothes moths. They usually grow up to 3/8 of an inch with a wingspan of up to 1/2 an inch. These moths are primarily light brown in color. They have fuzzy heads, dark spots on their wings, and fringed wing tips. For pantry moths, check areas where food goods are stored. This includes parts of the kitchen and potentially the garage. Inspect every food item in your home. Check unopened packages for holes, and check resealable packages for larvae and webbing. For clothes moths, check any room where clothing is stored. Examine closets, the basement, and the attic. In addition to webbing and silk cases, check for any holes eaten into any fabric. The best method of controlling moths starts with a thorough cleanup of all affected areas. In pantries, start by throwing out foods in easily penetrated packaging, like containers made out of paper or thin plastic. Then set aside all other items. With the pantry cleared out, vacuum the cracks and crevices in the shelving, and wipe down all surfaces with a mild soap and warm water. If you’re dealing with clothes moths, vacuum throughout your home, especially in closets. Run all clothing and fabric items through your laundry cycle to remove any moths, eggs, or larvae. Use hot water and dry on high heat if you’re able to. Going back to the pantry, we recommend you apply long-lasting control with a product like Novacide. Novacide is an aerosol made with an insecticide and an Insect Growth Regulator, or IGR. This product eliminates adult insects and prevents juvenile pests from developing to maturity. Additionally, Novacide has a long lasting residual, and will work for up to 7 months. Apply Novacide as a spot treatment along the edges of your shelves. Just shake the can, hold it upside-down, and spray 1-2 inches of product every couple of inches. To address pantry moths or clothes moths, check out Pro-Pest Moth Traps. These glue traps are made with pheromones that will attract moths to their locations. Be sure to use the right traps for your situation. Simply peel off the wax paper, then fold the trap into a tent. You can set the trap on a shelf or hang it up to catch crawling larvae or flying moths. For low-level infestations, use 1 trap to control up to 300 square feet. For heavy infestations, use 1 trap for every 100 square feet. Any moths in the area will fly towards these traps and get stuck on the glue. Replace traps as they become full or after 90 days. Preventing pantry moths starts with diligent inspection of packaged foods before you purchase them. If you can see the product through transparent packaging, try to look for any signs of infestation. Moth eggs and larvae can be difficult to see with the naked eye, so look for any openings in the package. If you see any holes, rips, or tears, pass that item up. It’s best to keep food in tight-fitting or sealed containers. Put cereals, grains, and flour in containers that can be tightly air-sealed. Pet food and bird seed are often overlooked and highly conducive for pantry pests, so it’s important to also store your pet food in sealed containers. Use the same idea to prevent clothes moths. Keep clothes in tight-sealed boxes. Make sure to vacuum regularly, and declutter your home to reduce potential hiding spots. Click the link to learn more about DIY Pest Control and shop the professional-grade products featured in this video! https://bit.ly/indoor-moths Thanks for watching! #diypestcontrol #solutionspestandlawn #pantrymoths